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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 891.60 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 891.60 and 321.24 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 891.60 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/891.60 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 891.60 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 286,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,417.58/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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